Media Release

At 8:09 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a body floating off shore. By the time officers and firefighters arrived at the scene, the man had been pulled to shore by bystanders but was unresponsive. He was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m.

Police do not suspect foul play. They have ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.